FAA NOTAMs
< FDC - "Flight Data Center" (Issuing Facility) / NOTAM - "Notice to Airmen">
< 1 nautical mile (nm) = 1.15 statute mile (sm) >
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FAA TFR list
More Reading:
• The FAA TFR briefing guide explains the various types and uses of TFRs in the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Read how AMA Is Finding A Solution For Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) in the D.C. Area.
• Read Rich Hanson's In the Air article explaining the effect TFRs have on model aviation.
• Read our letter to the US Department of Homeland Security about the effects of TFRs on model aviation.
Posted 5/6/2024
An FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas for the times listed below. The TFR was issued for VIP movement in the area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 30 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check the FAA TFR list often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
See the links to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
AMA members can also sign up for UASidekick at no cost to view interactive maps of flight restrictions in their area.
Area A
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the NORTHBROOK VOR/DME (OBK) 174 degree radial at 14.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º58'37"N, Longitude: 87º54'29"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 2000 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1500 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 2130 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1630 CDT)
Area B
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the NORTHBROOK VOR/DME (OBK) 174 degree radial at 14.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º58'37"N, Longitude: 87º54'29"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 2000 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1500 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 2130 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1630 CDT)
Area C
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the CHICAGO HEIGHTS VORTAC (CGT) 352 degree radial at 21.9 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º52'23"N, Longitude: 87º37'27"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 2030 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1530 CDT)
To May 09, 2024 at 0115 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 2015 CDT)
Area D
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the CHICAGO HEIGHTS VORTAC (CGT) 352 degree radial at 21.9 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º52'23"N, Longitude: 87º37'27"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 2030 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1530 CDT)
To May 09, 2024 at 0115 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 2015 CDT)
Area E
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the NORTHBROOK VOR/DME (OBK) 174 degree radial at 14.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º58'37"N, Longitude: 87º54'29"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 09, 2024 at 0030 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1930 CDT)
To May 09, 2024 at 0215 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 2115 CDT)
Area F
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the NORTHBROOK VOR/DME (OBK) 174 degree radial at 14.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º58'37"N, Longitude: 87º54'29"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 09, 2024 at 0030 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1930 CDT)
To May 09, 2024 at 0215 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 2115 CDT)
TFR - 4/9257
Posted 5/6/2024
An FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for Racine, WI and the surrounding areas for the times listed below. The TFR was issued for VIP movement in the area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 30 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check the FAA TFR list often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
See the links to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
AMA members can also sign up for UASidekick at no cost to view interactive maps of flight restrictions in their area.
Area A
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the BADGER VOR/DME (BAE) 119 degree radial at 20 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º56'40"N, Longitude: 87º53'43"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 1445 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 0945 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 1630 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1130 CDT)
Area B
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the BADGER VOR/DME (BAE) 119 degree radial at 20 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º56'40"N, Longitude: 87º53'43"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 1445 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 0945 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 1630 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1130 CDT)
Area C
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the NORTHBROOK VOR/DME (OBK) 011 degree radial at 29.4 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º42'24"N, Longitude: 87º51'04"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 1530 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1030 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 2030 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1530 CDT)
Area D
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the NORTHBROOK VOR/DME (OBK) 011 degree radial at 29.4 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º42'24"N, Longitude: 87º51'04"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 1530 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1030 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 2030 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1530 CDT)
Area E
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the BADGER VOR/DME (BAE) 119 degree radial at 20 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º56'40"N, Longitude: 87º53'43"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 1915 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1415 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 2100 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1600 CDT)
Area F
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the BADGER VOR/DME (BAE) 119 degree radial at 20 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º56'40"N, Longitude: 87º53'43"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From May 08, 2024 at 1915 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1415 CDT)
To May 08, 2024 at 2100 UTC (May 08, 2024 at 1600 CDT)
TFR - 4/9256
Posted 5/6/2024
An FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for Detroit, MI and the surrounding areas for the times listed below. The TFR was issued for VIP movement in the area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 3 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
See the links to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
AMA members can also sign up for UASidekick at no cost to view interactive maps of flight restrictions in their area.
Area A
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the DETROIT VOR/DME (DXO) 100 degree radial at 0.6 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º12'45"N, Longitude: 83º21'12"W)
Radius: 3 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 2999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From May 06, 2024 at 1530 UTC (May 06, 2024 at 1130 EDT)
To May 06, 2024 at 1645 UTC (May 06, 2024 at 1245 EDT)
Area B
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the WINDSOR VOR/DME (YQG) 309 degree radial at 12.1 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º21'35"N, Longitude: 83º03'26"W)
Radius: 3 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 2999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From May 06, 2024 at 1600 UTC (May 06, 2024 at 1200 EDT)
To May 06, 2024 at 2115 UTC (May 06, 2024 at 1715 EDT)
Area C
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the DETROIT VOR/DME (DXO) 100 degree radial at 0.6 nautical miles. (Latitude: 42º12'45"N, Longitude: 83º21'12"W)
Radius: 3 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 2999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From May 06, 2024 at 2030 UTC (May 06, 2024 at 1630 EDT)
To May 06, 2024 at 2200 UTC (May 06, 2024 at 1800 EDT)
TFR - 4/8659
Posted 2/17/09 (Indefinite)
A NOTAM has been issued in regards to the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). In the interest of National Security the FAA has codified special flight rules and flight restrictions for certain aircraft operations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. The new rules and the NOTAM went into effect on February 17, 2009 and were updated December 1, 2010. The rules and restrictions remain in effect until further notice. Outdoor model aircraft operations are prohibited within the inner portion of the SFRA known as the Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ). TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/modelaircraft.
See the link to the NOTAM and the Map View of the Affected Area below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:NOTAM - Washington DC Metropolitan Special Flight Rules Area
NOTAM/TFR Updated 11/18/10 - 0/8326
Map View of the Special Flight Rules Area
View the TFR in Google Earth
(Open the KML file or download and open in Google Earth)
Posted 10/27/14 (Indefinite)
A permanent nationwide NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the airspace surrounding major sporting events. Special security instructions; commencing one hour before the scheduled time of the event until one hour after the end of the event… All aircraft operations; including parachute jumping, unmanned aircraft and remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited within a 3 nm radius from the surface up to and including 3,000' above ground level of any stadium having a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people where either a regular or post season Major League Baseball, National Football League, or NCAA division one football game is occurring. This NOTAM also applies to NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Indy Car, and Champ series races excluding qualifying and pre-race events. Flights conducted for operational purposes of any event, stadium or venue and broadcast coverage for the broadcast rights holder are authorized with an approved airspace waiver. An FAA airspace waiver does not relieve operators from obtaining all other necessary authorizations and complying with all applicable federal aviation regulations. The restrictions described above do not apply to those aircraft authorized by and in contact with ATC for operational or safety of flight purposes, department of defense, law enforcement, and air ambulance flight operations. TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/modelaircraft.
See the link to the NOTAM below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:Posted 10/27/14 (Indefinite)
Permanent NOTAM/TFRs have been issued for the airspace surrounding the Disneyland and Disney World theme parks. Special security instructions; all aircraft flight operations, including unmanned and remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited within a 3 nm radius of Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) and Disney World (Orlando, FL) from the surface up to and including 3,000’ above ground level. The restrictions do not apply to those aircraft authorized by and in contact with ATC for operational or safety of flight purposes, Department of Defense, law enforcement, and air ambulance flight operations. Flights conducted for operational purposes of any Disneyland/Disney World event and venue are authorized with an approved waiver. An FAA airspace waiver does not relieve operators from obtaining all other necessary authorizations and complying with all applicable federal aviation regulations.TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/modelaircraft.
See the links to the NOTAMs below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:Map View of the Affected Areas
View the Disney World TFR in Google Earth
View the Disneyland TFR in Google Earth
(Open the KML file or download and open in Google Earth)-
- FRZ - Approx, 15nm radius from Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W
The DC FRZ is that airspace depicted beginning at Latitude: 38º59’31”N, Longitude: 077º18'30", thence clockwise along a 15nm arc from the DCA/VOR (Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W) to Latitude: 39º06’28”N, Longitude: 077º04'32"W, thence southeast via a line drawn to Latitude: 39º02’18”N, Longitude: 076º50'38"W, thence south via a line drawn to Latitude: 38º59’01”N, Longitude: 076º48'32"W, thence clockwise along a 13nm arc from the DCA/VOR to Latitude: 38º50’53”N, Longitude: 077º18'48", thence north to the point of beginning, excluding the airspace within a 1nm radius of Freeway Airport, Mitchellville, MD. The FRZ is within and part of the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). - Disney World (Indefinite)
(3nm radius from Latitude: 28º24'45"N, Longitude: 81º34'20"W) - Disneyland (Indefinite)
(3nm radius from Latitude: 33º48'05"N, Longitude: 117º55'17"W)
- FRZ - Approx, 15nm radius from Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W
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